Drone Photography
Aug 14, 2020 12:40:11 #
I managed to lose my expensive DJI drone the other day. It took great pictures and videos. Need to replace it with something cheaper but without a significant loss in picture quality. Any suggestions?
Aug 14, 2020 13:03:04 #
John, I would recommend that you post this in the "Drone Video and Photography" forum. You would probably get a better response there from other drone pilots.
By the way, how did you lose your DJI ?
By the way, how did you lose your DJI ?
Aug 14, 2020 13:04:10 #
dlmorris
Loc: Loma Linda, Ca
Probably be well to mention which DJI drone you lost, as there are all kinds of them. Maybe a price range would be helpful too.
Aug 14, 2020 13:25:24 #
John Rogers wrote:
I managed to lose my expensive DJI drone the other day. It took great pictures and videos. Need to replace it with something cheaper but without a significant loss in picture quality. Any suggestions?
The DJI Mavic Air2
Aug 15, 2020 05:46:41 #
dmc wrote:
John, I would recommend that you post this in the "Drone Video and Photography" forum. You would probably get a better response there from other drone pilots.
By the way, how did you lose your DJI ?
By the way, how did you lose your DJI ?
Probably a shotgun - not everyone favours drones.
Aug 15, 2020 06:46:12 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
The DJI Mavic Air2
If you decide to purchase another DJI Mavic Air2 I suggest you go directly to DJI. The one I purchased came with an insurance policy ($75) against loss or damage (crash). DJI will replace your unit two times per year for $75 each. Well worth the price for peace of mind.
Aug 15, 2020 08:19:43 #
Delderby wrote:
Probably a shotgun - not everyone favours drones.
Or an eagle.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/bald-eagle-takes-down-michigan-government-drone-n1236687
Aug 15, 2020 10:33:03 #
I have a DJI Mavic Mini that I'm selling, if your interested. It's like new only used maybe 50 times and then on relatively short flights. Let me know if you are interested. Asking $350, but make an offer.
Aug 15, 2020 10:34:01 #
Aug 15, 2020 10:59:29 #
John Rogers wrote:
I managed to lose my expensive DJI drone the other day. It took great pictures and videos. Need to replace it with something cheaper but without a significant loss in picture quality. Any suggestions?
How did you lose it? Which drone was it?
Aug 15, 2020 13:20:12 #
Aug 15, 2020 15:20:06 #
Delderby wrote:
Probably a shotgun - not everyone favours drones.
"Possibly", not "probably". Plenty of drones end up in trees, on rooftops or in rivers. Only a very small percentage of lost drones are shot down by wackos.
Aug 15, 2020 22:45:47 #
mbaggs
Loc: Daphne, AL
Shooting at a drone is no different than shooting at an airplane to the FAA. Look up the penalties for shooting at an aircraft. The space above your property is controlled by the FAA, not the landowner.
Aug 16, 2020 13:31:43 #
DennisC.
Loc: Antelope, CA
Delderby wrote:
Probably a shotgun - not everyone favours drones.
Everyone does favor them when you need one.
Aug 16, 2020 19:27:43 #
rjriggins11
Loc: Colorado Springs, CO
dmc wrote:
John, I would recommend that you post this in the "Drone Video and Photography" forum. You would probably get a better response there from other drone pilots.
By the way, how did you lose your DJI ?
By the way, how did you lose your DJI ?
I've seen several ads for DJI Phantom 4 Pro drones from about $500 lately. They'er great for close in photography. Fot anything long distance, I build my own.
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